About us:

Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (CQMHAODS) provides specialist mental health, alcohol and substance-related care across Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana, supporting a catchment of more than 250,000 people.

Rockhampton is the principal service centre, providing administration and acute adult mental health services, including the 24/7 Acute Care Team and inpatient facilities. Services also include an Adult Step-Up, Step-Down facility in Gladstone and an Adult Community Care Unit in Rockhampton.

About the role:

- Deliver specialist mental health care using discipline-specific clinical skills, evidence-based practice and contemporary professional standards.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive, recovery-focused care for consumers with mental illness or serious mental health problems.
- Work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers, multidisciplinary teams and external services to support consumer involvement and recovery.
- Practice independently and professionally, using sound clinical judgement within relevant professional guidelines and requirements.

About you:

- Relevant professional qualification and registration in Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work.
- Advanced mental health clinical expertise, including the ability to provide care to consumers experiencing responsible mental illness.
- Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2016 and National Standards for Mental Health Services; Authorised Mental Health Practitioner status is highly desirable.




- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while also practising independently.
- Excellent workload management and a commitment to improvement, with strong prioritisation skills and active participation in quality and service improvement.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. is comprised of:

- An hourly rate between $43.97 - $58.59 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Professional Development Allowance
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:
1. Contact *@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I692260

Applications close: Thursday, 24 September 2026

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📌 Mental Health Clinician - Acute Care (Psych, OT or SW ) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton